< PARSLEY >

carum petroselinum

action diuretic, emmenagogue, tonic

common name parsley

contains B vitamins, iron, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin P

family apiaceae

range europe, venezuela

used to treat amenorrhea, bladder ailments, cholecystitis, colitis, dysmenorrhea, gastritis, gravel, kidney ailments, myalgia, stones
comments

Parsley is one of the best diuretics, and is also used to freshen breath. Parsley is the richest source of vitamin A, containing even more than carrots.